Internet Access/Quotas

The Internet Quota is a set amount of web browsing, downloading of software etc, that any student may generate in a day or a week. 

The quota only applies to students who access UConnect through the computer labs on campus or through USQ modems and Wireless in Toowoomba, Springfield and Fraser Coast. It does not apply if a student uses an external Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Any URL (www address) that contains "usq.edu.au" is not included in the Internet Quota. The Internet Quota includes all pages, images, text viewed and software downloaded.

All  students are allocated 1GB of information per month. This is allocated in four blocks of 125MB on Monday and Friday.  If you use more than your quota, you will not be allowed to view Internet pages until a certain number of days has passed, dependant on the amount you have exceeded the quota by. 

If you exceed your internet quota, you will still have access to UConnect, UMail and all other "usq.edu.au" sites.

You can check your Internet Quota by going to UConnect > UAsk tab.

Use of your Internet Quota is for academic purposes only not for downloading games or software, eg screen savers.  Further information on the Acceptable Use of IT Resources can be found by reading the ICT Code of Practice for Acceptable Use of ICT Resources.